Guest alkeiper Report post Posted July 12, 2003 ESPN.com reports that the Rangers have traded Ugueth Urbina to the Marlins for minor leaguers Adrian Gonzalez, Will Smith and Ryan Snare. Urbina becomes the Marlins closer. Also, Kevin Brown was placed on the 15 day DL. This is significant because it opens a slot on the All Star roster. Perhaps this is Dontrelle Willis' opening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted July 12, 2003 *UPDATE* Willis is indeed Brown's replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted July 12, 2003 I was on the fence about the ASG this year, but if Willis gets some good innings, I'll check it out. He's amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mik at Cornell Report post Posted July 12, 2003 Hell yeah...haha this gives my Marlins take the wildcard thread some credibility. Sure, they still have to leapfrog about five teams or so, but with a solid closer, it's possible. Sucks that Adrian Gonzalez had to go, but whatever it takes. And how about one of the other names... Will Smith, and he played for the Marlins, in Miami. Poor guy probably got made fun of every day. Bienvenido a miami! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted July 12, 2003 :Sigh: I wish The reds had a owner whose idea of spending $$$ wasn't adding extra padding for the Lux. Suite Seats... Jesus Christ We got about 19478 minors with "Incredible Potential"...well...TRADE some of them for a Pitcher Damn it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted July 12, 2003 Fuck Jeffrey Loria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted July 12, 2003 FUCK. I had Urbina in the money league, which is AL-only. Now I need a goddamn closer. Fucking Rangers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted July 12, 2003 All the talk about Dontrelle Willis not getting into the ASG and then him finally getting in because Brown went down, I hope that he does well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mik at Cornell Report post Posted July 12, 2003 Marlins taking the ESPN.com front page for an entire night and most of the morning...alright alright. Looks like the Marlins might be gaining some steam for the second half... I can only dream!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted July 12, 2003 Why the excitement? He's not really any better than Braden Looper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted July 13, 2003 Marlins are overusing their starters. Redman can't continue to throw 130 pitches every start, and be effective at the end of the season. The same thing is happening with the Cubs. Prior is already starting to get struggle. He's only 22 and you have to be careful with young pitchers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
